Not calling on Filner to resign

Not calling for resignation

They seem to be in the minority, but several politicians have opted not to call on San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to resign. Click through to see who they are. If we missed a key supporter, please let us know in the comments.

President Barack Obama

Gov. Jerry Brown

Told the U-T he has no opinion on July 11. Spokesman Evan Westrup reconfirmed this week, "Don’t expect we’ll be commenting."

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Tony Young

The former City Council president, now head of the American Red Cross locally, endorsed Filner last year. He has not taken a position on the mayor's current situation.

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Steve Castaneda

The former Chula Vista councilman, who endorsed Filner last year, now says, “It’s a very difficult situation and I think if he does not resign then the voters would have the choice to recall him. I haven’t made any public pronouncement.”

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Poway councilman

Jim Cunningham: "I initially supported the Mayor because of his work with Veterans’ in Congress by restoring the GI bill for our Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers, funding for college for veterans and protections under the foreclosure laws. Of the two candidates he was the only one with that track record. All of that success is now shadowed by the current allegations and admissions by the Mayor. If asked I would offer my assistance to achieve a speedy resolution of the Mayor status with the City. Clearly, the City of San Diego cannot continue down this torturous trail."

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Kamala Harris

The attorney general, who endorsed Filner for mayor last year, declined to comment, saying her office is involved in the ongoing investigation.

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Yolanda Hernandez

San Ysidro school board member, who is listed as an endorsement of Filner's mayoral race last last, declined to comment.

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Ben Hueso

The state senator, shown at left campaigning with Filner, says, "It is my hope that the accusations against Mayor Bob Filner are investigated quickly, thoroughly and with the utmost fairness to everyone involved. If the allegations are true, he should step down immediately."

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Shirley Weber

The assemblywoman issued a statement that she believes the mayor is entitled to due process and has no change in that position.

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Richard Barrera

The school board member and head of the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council endorsed Filner last year. He told the U-T he has no plans to call on the mayor to resign, nor would he urge the school board to pass a resolution demanding Filner to step down.

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Juan Vargas

The congressman supported Filner last year, and has not replied to messages about his current stance on the mayor's tenure.

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Bill Clinton

The former president was listed as an endorsement by Filner's mayoral campaign last year, and has not responded to inquiries about the mayor's current situation.